Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 242 – Precipitated Meeting (4)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

She didnt know why this had occurred to her and instantly regretted it, but Leah had no choice but to press on.

“…I ate almost all the dates you gave me.”

“Ill send you more.” Ishakan turned away. “Ill send them with Haban.”

Looking at his back, her heart raced. This wasnt enough, she wanted to see him more. She didnt want to say goodbye like this. But it was embarrassing to ask him to stay when she had been the one to leave him behind in the peach orchard. She should satisfy herself with this limited conversation, she knew it, but she couldnt restrain herself.

“Besides…” The word burst out impulsively, and her voice sounded very faint and small even in the silent alley. Ishakan stopped, and Leah pursed her lips. She had expected him to keep going.

“Besides?” He asked shortly.

If she hesitated, he would disappear. She had one chance, and this time she wanted to say something that came from her heart, but her mind was blank. She didnt know what to say.

“I miss you…” She mumbled. Simple, nervous words. It was coherent, but so embarrassing, it would be a miracle if no one laughed.

But Ishakan didnt laugh. His eyes softened, and Leah steeled herself.

“Im trying to find my memories,” she said, rushing to explain herself even though he hadnt asked. “I came here because I saw…something.”

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She glanced at Haban, who was waving his arm in the air behind Ishakan and mouthing exaggerated words.

Ask him for help!

She hesitated. She had been trying to do it herself, without his help. But this time, it might be better to take Habans advice.

“I think its too much to do alone,” she mumbled. “Its overwhelming…without you, Ishakan…”

Haban nodded enthusiastically. Beside him, Genin echoed the gesture silently.

“Can you help me?” Leah asked, picking out each word, and Ishakan nodded.

“Tell me what you want.”

Leah had been curious about many things, but given the opportunity, she began with the issue that troubled her most.

“Are there any Tomaris casting spells inside the palace?”

“The Queen Mother.”

That was unexpected. Leah blinked.

“Her Majesty the Queen Mother?” She asked, bewildered. That meant Cerdina was a Toma woman. “Cerdina is a Tomari?”